there was a jewish community living in the united states. this is complicated for a number of people. i think the broader question of, can't we all get together? these are states with objectives, legitimate concerns about security in the region and how america places its equities in the world. that is why these debates and discussions are important. "we don't know the outcome. there is no easy answer. host: we want to share with you what he said. senator chuck hagel back in 2007, a congressional hearing in which he reacted to the announcement of what was called the surge, the increase of troops, and what it meant for the u.s.. >> i do not agree with that escalation. i would further note that when you say, as you have here this morning, that we need to address and help the iraqis and pay attention to the fact that iraqis are being killed, madam secretary, iraqis are killing iraqis. we are in a civil war. the sectarian violence, out of control iraqi-on-iraqi. worse, it is inter-sectarian violence. shia killing shia. to ask our young men and wo